Today in News History
On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1264, The Parliament of Ireland meets at Castledermot in County Kildare, the first definitively known meeting of this Irish legislature. In 1633, Charles I is crowned King of Scots at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. In 1788, Adam Gib, Scottish religious leader (born 1714) passed away. In 1794, James Murray, Scottish-English general and politician, 20th Governor of the Province of Quebec (born 1721) passed away. In 1908, Stanley Knowles, American-Canadian academic and politician (died 1997) was born. In 1942, Richard Perry, American record producer (died 2024) was born. In 1950, Jackie Leven, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2011) was born. In 1971, Nigel Owens, Welsh rugby referee and TV presenter was born. In 1986, Richard Madden, Scottish actor was born. In 2013, Alastair Donaldson, Scottish bass player (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Polls close in two Scottish by-elections
The results in both Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry will be known in the early hours of Friday morning.
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